Doublethink In 1984
The world is constantly evolving, and as human beings we strive to continually improve it to make it the best it can be, but has anyone ever paused to wonder if these rapid improvements will actually build our future up, or just tear it down before it begins? In George Orwell’s fiction novel 1984, he depicts a dystopian society in which the government has total control over its citizens entire lives. People are constantly surveilled and taught to think, feel, and say only things permitted by “Big Brother”, their all- knowing leader. However, although the Party may believe that their forward thinking techniques in ruling and sustaining human lives will cause for a better tomorrow, if individuals begin to realize the harm the omni-government
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In light of the well known political situation, President Trumps senior political advisor was caught in an interview mentioning the use of “alternative facts”, which can closely be related to that of “doublethink” in Orwell’s novel. Apparently, Sean Spicer, press secretary to Trump, had provided a false claim stating that there was a larger amount of people attending Trump’s inaguration than there truly was. Moreover, political advisor Kelly Conway responded to the reporter that the secretary had given alternative facts which are virtually “just falsehoods” (CNN.com). Towards the end of the novel, Winston is discovered by the Thought Police and placed into extensive “treatment” for his wrong thoughts. Here, O’Brien forces Winston to believe that “whatever the Party holds to be truth is truth” (Orwell, 249). His original and personal beliefs are diminished and replaced with those of incorrect and unintelligent minds. In one instance, Winston is made to believe that 2+2= 5, when truly he knows the equation ends with a 4 really exposing the Party’s use of “alternative facts.” They pressure others to doubt what they have learned and fully commit to any information the Party provides them with. Currently, although no one is forced to believe everything that is seen and heard, the recent increase of unreliable facts, could one day lead to that of the reality in
In light of the well known political situation, President Trumps senior political advisor was caught in an interview mentioning the use of “alternative facts”, which can closely be related to that of “doublethink” in Orwell’s novel. Apparently, Sean Spicer, press secretary to Trump, had provided a false claim stating that there was a larger amount of people attending Trump’s inaguration than there truly was. Moreover, political advisor Kelly Conway responded to the reporter that the secretary had given alternative facts which are virtually “just falsehoods” (CNN.com). Towards the end of the novel, Winston is discovered by the Thought Police and placed into extensive “treatment” for his wrong thoughts. Here, O’Brien forces Winston to believe that “whatever the Party holds to be truth is truth” (Orwell, 249). His original and personal beliefs are diminished and replaced with those of incorrect and unintelligent minds. In one instance, Winston is made to believe that 2+2= 5, when truly he knows the equation ends with a 4 really exposing the Party’s use of “alternative facts.” They pressure others to doubt what they have learned and fully commit to any information the Party provides them with. Currently, although no one is forced to believe everything that is seen and heard, the recent increase of unreliable facts, could one day lead to that of the reality in